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I've written about this before, but for some reason, many people seem to be a bit overwhelmed or daunted by the idea of bringing food on the plane. What's the alternative, though? Unless you're in business or first, and even then you are not guaranteed you'll get something healthy, you're choices of food are going […]

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For a visually-pleasing (not to mention gastronomically) way to serve your veg, try the julienne slice!  If you have a mandolin, it makes it easier, but if you don't you can still cut your veg into matchsticks with a good kitchen knife. I like using this cut for carrots & zucchini in particular.  Once they're […]

I came across the most interesting thing at Whole Foods yesterday- Black Garlic!  I just HAD to try it. Wow- if you're a garlic fan, this is a must-eat.  It's not quite as pungent on the tongue as traditional garlic; in fact, I decided to eat a piece raw as I was cooking this evening […]

Garlic makes everything tasty!  Combine it with some extra-virgin, cold-pressed olive oil in a cast-iron skillet and you're ready to turn any veg into a flavor-bursting treat! Yes, cooking does reduce some of the nutrients in fruit & veggies, so I do suggest making sure to include some raw in your diet as well. However, […]

You can almost ALWAYS make it work.  At the coffee shop, at the airport, even at Denny's! Here are some tips to help you make a good choice when you initially think there might not be one: 1) Scour the menu for any indication of fresh fruit or veggies.  While crewing for my husband's last […]

When you're planning your meals for the week, don't be scared to combine non-traditional food items.  Add strawberries to your steamed broccoli with grilled chicken breast or orange segments to your kale & sashimi lunch. Combining foods often serves not only to taste great, but it often allows the body to absorb more nutrients.  In […]

A client asked me yesterday what I eat before I go for  a training run.  It depends on several factors: -How long is the run? -How far? -What intensity? -How much time will elapse between eating & training? My breakfast of choice before training is either one of my smoothies (I've posted the recipes before, […]

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You needn't be a Certified Trainer or Nutritional Counselor in order to make a difference.  In fact, I'd venture to say that both professionals and 'regular' (those who do not happen to work in my field) people are needed in order to make a difference. When your friends, neighbors, colleagues and parents' at your children's […]